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amyalisonnnaa
amyalisonnnaa Posts: 21 Member
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Hi there! I just joined and I am READY. I'm a new mother to a baby boy. I'm 8 months postpartum and I'm ready to put some energy back into myself. I have 20 pounds to lose and then tone. Any tips or encouragement is greatly appreciated!
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  • MattsGirl90
    MattsGirl90 Posts: 64 Member
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    Small changes = big differences
  • amyalisonnnaa
    amyalisonnnaa Posts: 21 Member
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    Thank you! Will definitely do that.
  • DJStewart812
    DJStewart812 Posts: 50 Member
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    You are on the right track!
  • InForBacon
    InForBacon Posts: 1,508 Member
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    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
    Very useful info
  • katlyngronwoldt85
    katlyngronwoldt85 Posts: 49 Member
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    Take your time, listen to your body, don't starve yourself! Im a mom to a 9 month old and just started getting back to my old self. I also have 20lbs. more to lose (down 9) Feel free to add me if you like :)
  • SoulOfALion5
    SoulOfALion5 Posts: 115 Member
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    MattsGirl90 wrote: »
    Small changes = big differences

    I totally agree with this. I have made small changes however appear to be getting results. I still enjoy my pizza and Chinese nights.

    Best of luck.
  • workmani
    workmani Posts: 141 Member
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    Pretty soon your baby will be helping. My 13 month old runs around like a maniac. I just can’t wait til spring where days are longer and I can take her outside to run and on runs/walks pushing around her jogging stroller.
  • ZaftigBetty
    ZaftigBetty Posts: 86 Member
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    I scoured the internet and found one of those bike trailers and refurbished an old Huffy Beach Cruiser someone left next to the trash in my complex. All-in-all, about $50 for both to be ready for cruising. I would take my son and his cousin on rides around the neighborhood. Bring a bottle of water! These boys were 3 and 5 and they were small and didn't weigh much except when you're riding on a hill! Then, they feel like piles of bricks. LOL! I only got to use it for one Summer as someone stole it. Broke my heart. Anyway, I also found a nice hiking trail that I would spend an hour walking on. It had lots of hills and was so scenic and quiet. It really made me look forward to doing it everyday. Sometimes I would try to beat my own records of how fast I could complete a turn on the trail. Best of luck! Congrats on your baby!!!
  • amyalisonnnaa
    amyalisonnnaa Posts: 21 Member
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    Thank you for that! I will try to find a good place to take walks! And I'll definitely be looking into a bike.
  • amyalisonnnaa
    amyalisonnnaa Posts: 21 Member
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    DJStewart812 wrote: »
    You are on the right track!

    Thank you!
  • amyalisonnnaa
    amyalisonnnaa Posts: 21 Member
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    katlyngronwoldt85 wrote: »
    Take your time, listen to your body, don't starve yourself! Im a mom to a 9 month old and just started getting back to my old self. I also have 20lbs. more to lose (down 9) Feel free to add me if you like :)

    Thank you I'm glad I have someone to relate too!
  • amyalisonnnaa
    amyalisonnnaa Posts: 21 Member
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    InForBacon wrote: »
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
    Very useful info
    Thank you! Taking a look at it now.
  • amyalisonnnaa
    amyalisonnnaa Posts: 21 Member
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    Back2Basics2017 wrote: »
    MattsGirl90 wrote: »
    Small changes = big differences

    I totally agree with this. I have made small changes however appear to be getting results. I still enjoy my pizza and Chinese nights.

    Best of luck.
    Thanks! I'm with you on pizza and Chinese.
  • amyalisonnnaa
    amyalisonnnaa Posts: 21 Member
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    workmani wrote: »
    Pretty soon your baby will be helping. My 13 month old runs around like a maniac. I just can’t wait til spring where days are longer and I can take her outside to run and on runs/walks pushing around her jogging stroller.

    Yeah I'm looking forward to him walking to run around and get me moving. For now I've looked up some workout ideas I can do with him.
  • SoulOfALion5
    SoulOfALion5 Posts: 115 Member
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    amyalisonnnaa wrote: »
    Back2Basics2017 wrote: »
    MattsGirl90 wrote: »
    Small changes = big differences

    I totally agree with this. I have made small changes however appear to be getting results. I still enjoy my pizza and Chinese nights.

    Best of luck.
    Thanks! I'm with you on pizza and Chinese.

    Well I am gradually loosing lbs, sometimes it goes up sometimes it stays same then it goes down. I'm taking this journey as the long haul. I'm not using this app as a quick fix diet fad. They simply don't work.

    My downfall is pizza n Chinese takeaway's too ,lol. But I find this app great as I can still enjoy these on a moderation level. I take care of my self 5 or 6 days of the week by health eating and walking. Then I enjoy my 1 or two days of treats.

    I hope you find a plan that works great for you.

    Good luck.
  • workmani
    workmani Posts: 141 Member
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    amyalisonnnaa wrote: »
    workmani wrote: »
    Pretty soon your baby will be helping. My 13 month old runs around like a maniac. I just can’t wait til spring where days are longer and I can take her outside to run and on runs/walks pushing around her jogging stroller.

    Yeah I'm looking forward to him walking to run around and get me moving. For now I've looked up some workout ideas I can do with him.

    Oh that sounds like a good idea. I also started going to yoga classes near my house after baby had gone to bed. It can be good to have some time to yourself to relax, unwind, and get a workout all at the same time.
  • amyalisonnnaa
    amyalisonnnaa Posts: 21 Member
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    imfornd wrote: »
    amyalisonnnaa wrote: »
    Hi there! I just joined and I am READY. I'm a new mother to a baby boy. I'm 8 months postpartum and I'm ready to put some energy back into myself. I have 20 pounds to lose and then tone. Any tips or encouragement is greatly appreciated!

    don't think of it as weight to lose - think of it as fitness to gain - lost of skinny unhealthy people out there - eat clean resistance training cardio 3 times a week - sounds basic but fitness is pretty simple - its the execution that sucks sometimes

    oh and a glass of wine on Friday night - gotta remember to treat yourself
    Wow good point, didn't think of it that way. Thank you! Wine on Friday, gotcha.
  • amyalisonnnaa
    amyalisonnnaa Posts: 21 Member
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    workmani wrote: »
    amyalisonnnaa wrote: »
    workmani wrote: »
    Pretty soon your baby will be helping. My 13 month old runs around like a maniac. I just can’t wait til spring where days are longer and I can take her outside to run and on runs/walks pushing around her jogging stroller.

    Yeah I'm looking forward to him walking to run around and get me moving. For now I've looked up some workout ideas I can do with him.

    Oh that sounds like a good idea. I also started going to yoga classes near my house after baby had gone to bed. It can be good to have some time to yourself to relax, unwind, and get a workout all at the same time.

    I have been told of yoga a lot recently . I might just have to check it out . Time to myself and unwind sounds like something gotta do sometimes.
  • rupshaw
    rupshaw Posts: 248 Member
    edited February 2018
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    amyalisonnnaa wrote: »
    Hi there! I just joined and I am READY. I'm a new mother to a baby boy. I'm 8 months postpartum and I'm ready to put some energy back into myself. I have 20 pounds to lose and then tone. Any tips or encouragement is greatly appreciated!
    Lots of encouragement on MFP and you are on the path! Just add friends and post! You’ll do great!

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